His last breath

Abstract

Dying alone in a hospital bed is not what I envision when I think about my own death. As a third-year medical student, I have the honor of serving as leader for No One Dies Alone at my medical institution. I want to share my story to inspire others to participate in vigils with one who is dying or to assist in the efforts to contact family.

Keywords:

• Compassionate companion
• end of life
• good death
• healing presence

Acknowledgments

The author would like to express appreciation to the No One Dies Alone volunteers across the country.